Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe

4.44 from 90 votes

Classic macaroni and tomatoes is the budget friendly dish that has been around for generations. Keep it simple as a side dish or jazz it up and make it a meal.

Cook Time30

Total Time30

Servings: Pasta Side Dish

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

8 oz Box of Elbow Macaroni about 2 c, uncooked
1 tbs Bacon Grease
28 oz Can of Petite Diced Tomatoes with the juices
Salt to taste
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
1 tsp Sugar optional

Thickening Slurry

2 tbs Cold Water
1 tsp Cornstarch

Instructions

Cook the macaroni pasta according to box directions; drain well.
While the pasta drains, return the pot to the stove (over medium heat); add bacon grease and melt then and canned diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked macaroni to the tomato mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and pinch of sugar. Stir until heated through.
Next, if using the thickening slurry; combine the cornstarch with cold water and add the pot. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the juices are thickened (about 10 minutes).

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Notes

This side dish can be kept simple or other ingredients such as diced onion, basil, garlic, ground beef or diced spam could be added to make it a meal.

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